ESOL Endorsement

Advisement Sheet (coming soon)

Overview

Northwest Georgia RESA’s ESOL Endorsement will prepare candidates to teach ESOL courses in grades P-12 based on standards outlined in Rule 505-3-.89.

Course Delivery

This program utilizes a hybrid delivery model that can include face-to-face meetings, synchronous online meetings, and asynchronous online coursework. Please refer to the specific course listing in the registration system for additional details.

Courses

The ESOL Endorsement is designed to include three courses. Courses must be taken in the following sequence:

  1. Cultural Influences for Teaching ESOL (50 hours)

  2. Language Acquisition and Development in Teaching ESOL (50 hours)

  3. Methods and Materials for Teaching ESOL (50 hours)

Technical Requirements

All candidates taking this course must have access to the following:

  • A computer running Windows 10 or higher, MacOS 10.14 or higher, or the most current version of Chrome OS

  • Internet connection of at least 3.0 Mbps (You can check your speed here)

  • Working microphone and webcam

Admission Criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply for entry into an ESOL Endorsement cohort:

  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with a minimum of 2.5 GPA

  • Valid T-4 or higher Clear Renewable Certificate in any teaching, service, or leadership field

  • Two or more years of successful teaching experience (Verification is included in the Endorsement Candidate Application Form)

Required Resources

Please use the link below to see the required resources for this endorsement program.

Endorsement Resources

For registration information, please view the Endorsement Application Process